Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Imagine a high-powered CEO who attends a mysterious, upscale masquerade ball on a whim, only to encounter a stranger who captivates their every sense. As the night unfolds, identities remain hidden, but the desire grows. Describe their intense interactions and the unveiling of their true identities.

Fiction
Romance
Erotic

Dive into the challenges and triumphs of a major engineering project (like the construction of the Panama Canal or the International Space Station). Detail the engineering hurdles, the coordination between diverse international teams, and the ultimate impact of the project on global economics or sciences.

Non-Fiction
Engineering

Craft a narrative about a middle-aged woman who decides to return to college after her children have grown up. Explore her challenges in adapting to a new generation of classmates and technology, all while dealing with the skepticism of friends and family and her discovery of new passions and a second career.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Women's Fiction

Imagine a world where every child is born with a unique hat that grants them a special ability. Tell the tale of Jamie, who swaps hats with a friend for a day and learns a valuable lesson about empathy and the importance of being oneself.

Kids & YA Fiction
Kids

Visualize a scenario where two rival pop stars are publicly pitted against each other by their fans and the media. Behind the scenes, they are secretly collaborating on a duet that could skyrocket their careers. As they compose and rehearse, they also fall deeply in love, navigating the perilous waters of fame and hidden romance.

Fiction
Romance
LGBTQ+

Write an essay from the perspective of a historical artifact housed in a museum. Detail its journey from creation to its current residence, including the hands it might have passed through and the events it may have witnessed.

Non-Fiction
Education & Reference

A young woman who has strayed from her religious upbringing volunteers at a soup kitchen where an old man shares stories from his life that reignite her spiritual journey in unexpected ways. Her renewed faith leads her back to reconnect with her estranged family and confront the events that led her away.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Religious

In a universe where space travel is accessible but still hazardous, your character, a young, ambitious cartographer, discovers a hidden coordinate in ancient star maps. This leads them to embark on a perilous journey to a forgotten planet that allegedly holds the secrets to the universe’s origin.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Space & New Horizons

Imagine a day in the life of a street vendor in a bustling city at the height of the Roman Empire. Incorporate historical details about the economy, social classes, and daily life that bring the setting to life.

Non-Fiction
History

Your character discovers an ancient diary hidden in their school's library that hints at a centuries-old secret society that still operates within the school. As they delve deeper, they must decide how much they're willing to risk to uncover the truth.

Kids & YA Fiction
Teen and YA Fiction

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